Polestar CF LLP is strongly committed to protecting personal data. This privacy policy describes why and how we collect and use personal data and provides information about individuals’ rights.
Data Collection
Personal data
All personal data is collected and stored in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
We collect the following data:
- Click-stream data (the type of computer and browsing software you use, the address of the web site from which you linked, etc.)
- HTTP protocol elements (your server address and top level domain name (e.g. .com, .gov etc.), date and time of visit, etc.)
- Search terms
This data will be used for the following purposes:
- Completion and support of the current activity
- Web site and system administration
- Research and development
This data is collected from all web users. Web access logs are used for statistical purposes only (e.g. to measure the use/performance of the site) except in the event of a security breach when they could be used for the purpose of tracing the breach. No information gathered from web logs is given or sold to any third party.
Any personal information that you provide to us will only be used for the purpose stated at the time we request it. This information will not be disclosed to a third party except where authorised by you or as otherwise permitted by the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
Cookies
Cookies are a technology which can be used to provide you with tailored information from a website; they can facilitate communication and interaction with the site. You may stop or restrict the placement of cookies on your computer by adjusting your web browser preferences, but this may interfere with some of the functionality of the site.
Cookies will be used for the following purposes:
- Research and development
- User targeting
- This data will be used by ourselves and our agents
Cookies are used to track visitors to our site.
E-mail and Electronic Forms
We collect the following information:
- Physical contact information
- Online contact information
- Data relating to you and your business which you have given to us or which we have collected from publicly available information (e.g. your company’s website, Companies House)
- Preference data
We may process your personal information for our legitimate business interests. “Legitimate Interests” means the interest of our firm in conducting and managing our business to enable us to give you business-related information, the best service and the best and most secure experience. For example, we have an interest in making sure our marketing is relevant for you, so we may process your information to send you marketing that is tailored to your interests and requirements.
When we process your personal information for our legitimate interests, we make sure to consider and balance any potential impact on you (both positive and negative), and your rights under data protection law. Our legitimate business interests do not automatically override your interests – we will not use your Personal Data for activities where our interests are overridden by the impact on you (unless we have your consent or are otherwise required or permitted to by law).
If you have any concerns about the processing that is based on our legitimate interests, you have right to object to this processing if you wish, and if you wish to do so, please click here.
A number of online forms are provided on this site. Each form is processed using standard mail techniques and is not encrypted.
The data is collected so that we can send you news and other information which is relevant to your needs and interests.
If you have any concerns regarding the data held about you by Polestar CF LLP, please contact us at Polestar CF LLP, 14 – 16 Haydon Place, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LL or email us.